Adrian II
pope
b. 792 · d. 14 Dec 872
106th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 18 Dec 867–14 Dec 872
Offices
- Bishop of Rome (Pope) № 106 · 18 Dec 867 – 14 Dec 872
Pope Adrian II was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 867 to his death on 14 December 872. He continued the policy of his predecessor, Nicholas I. Despite seeking good relations with Louis II of Italy, he was placed under surveillance, and his wife and daughters were killed by Louis' supporters.
Related people
- Leone consecrated by · traditional
- Pietro consecrated by · traditional
- Donato consecrated by · traditional
- Stephania spouse of · traditional
- Nicholas I succeeded · traditional
- daughter of Adrian II parent of · traditional
- Methodius of Thessaloniki consecrator of · traditional
- John VIII preceded · traditional
Works
Places
- Rome ministry
- St. Peter's Basilica burial
- Papal States ministry
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.